We're a company for people who love and have tattoos. If that's not you, no need to read further.

Who we are

CO:CREATE is the trusted global home for tattoo artists and their clients, built to simplify and elevate every step of the tattoo journey. We connect clients with handpicked, world-class tattoo artists, making it easy to discover, book, and bring exceptional tattoos to life.

For clients, CO:CREATE removes the stress of unanswered messages and confusing processes by providing a seamless booking experience with trusted artists. For artists, we offer a curated platform to showcase their art, streamline their bookings, and connect with clients—all without fees or unnecessary hassle.

Backed by a $25M seed round led by a16z crypto and guided by renowned tattoo artists and industry leaders, CO:CREATE is redefining how the tattoo world connects. We’re on a mission to bring great tattoos to life and create the global home for this vibrant community.

You can learn more about our team and hiring process at https://team.cocreate.ink.

What You'll Do

We’re looking for a strategic and Artist-first Artist Solutions Lead to serve as a trusted partner to tattoo professionals—helping them thrive through tailored business guidance, hands-on solution design, and consistent, high-value relationship support.

This is a senior-level individual contributor role that blends business consulting, solutions architecture, and strategic account management. You'll work directly with Artists to understand their goals, diagnose challenges, and craft pathways to success—with CO:CREATE at the center of their business toolkit.

You’ll operate with significant autonomy to design programs, processes, and playbooks that support long-term Artist growth and retention. You’ll be the connective tissue between Artists and our internal teams, ensuring that every Artist has what they need to succeed—and knows they’re supported every step of the way.

Key Responsibilities

Business Consulting & Strategic Advisory

• Act as a thought partner to Artists—guiding them in optimizing their bookings, streamlining their business, and growing sustainably.

• Leverage deep tattoo industry experience to identify common Artist needs and offer clear, actionable strategies.

• Lead goal-setting conversations and offer personalized recommendations that align with each Artist’s values and ambitions.

Solutions Architecture

• Conduct 1:1 business assessments with Artists to understand pain points, operational gaps, and areas for growth

• Design individualized solutions that integrate CO:CREATE tools and services to address specific Artist challenges.

• Work closely with product, support, and operations teams to ensure seamless solution delivery and implementation.

Strategic Relationship Management

• Maintain a portfolio of active Artist accounts and own the relationship from onboarding through long-term success.

• Proactively check in, respond to questions, resolve issues, and celebrate milestones with personalized notes, merch, or shoutouts

• Be the internal advocate for Artists—surfacing patterns, needs, and product insights to inform future development.

Program & Process Development

• Build scalable frameworks and engagement models to support a growing number of Artists with high-touch support.

• Develop internal playbooks, feedback loops, and retention strategies based on Artist behavior, feedback, and success metrics.

• Partner with the Head of Growth to shape the future of Artist Solutions as a core function of CO:CREATE’s growth engine.

You can learn more about the role and what you'll do by reading the Mission & Outcomes.

Why This Role Matters

Every tattoo Artist is an entrepreneur—and CO:CREATE exists to help them succeed on their terms. As our Artist Solutions Lead, you will be at the heart of that mission: designing and delivering the systems, relationships, and strategies that make Artist success sustainable and scalable. You won’t just support Artists—you’ll build the foundation for how we do it across the company.

How Success is Measured

• Activated Artists: You help more Artists reach 10+ bookings/month through strategic guidance and solution delivery.

• Artist retention: Artists in your portfolio stay engaged, satisfied, and loyal to the platform over time.

• Qualitative impact: Artists feel supported, heard, and equipped to grow their business using CO:CREATE.

  
  

Who You Are

• Deeply experienced in the tattoo industry—either as a former Artist, studio operator, or service provider.

• Comfortable leading strategic conversations with small business owners and translating vision into action.

• Equal parts consultant, operator, and advocate—you know how to build trust, deliver value, and spot opportunities.

• Experienced in client success, solutions consulting, or strategic account management roles.

• A self-starter who thrives in ambiguity and is excited to build processes and programs from the ground up.

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Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in a client-facing strategic role (e.g., solutions consulting, strategic account management, business development).

• Deep knowledge of the tattoo industry—ideally as a former Tattoo Artist, studio operator, or service provider.

• Proven ability to guide small business owners through change, using a consultative approach.

• Experience designing and implementing scalable engagement strategies and processes.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to build trust quickly and maintain long-term relationships.

• Proficiency with CRM systems, data dashboards, and internal tooling for account management.

• Highly self-motivated, organized, and comfortable working in a startup environment with evolving priorities.

• Passion for tattoo culture and a deep respect for Tattoo Artists as independent creatives and entrepreneurs.

Benefits & perks

• Fully remote team (Employees based in the Americas time zones only at this time)

• Team offsites twice a year

• Health insurance

• 401k Retirement plan

• Unlimited vacation & paid time off

• Two company-wide shut downs a year to give everyone the week off in both the summer and winter.

• $200/month in “get what you need” funds.

• Hate Monday meetings? So do we!  We have a strong “no meetings” policy on Mondays.

How We Work

We care personally, and challenge directly: We cultivate a BS-free culture where honesty is coupled with empathy. Our team communicates with kindness and directness, ensuring clarity and mutual respect in every interaction.

We are humble and hungry: We embrace a mindset of continuous learning and scrappy innovation. Always open to new ideas and feedback, we’re hungry for progress, relentlessly pursuing our goals with determination and resourcefulness.

We take ownership & accountability: We champion proactive ownership and outcome-based accountability. Moving beyond just participation, we focus on impactful results, taking the initiative to identify and address opportunities and challenges head-on.

We are optimistic, but realistic: We know we can be successful, but have a healthy respect for challenges we have to overcome.

We work with speed and intention: When faced with a tradeoff of fast or complete, we move fast.  Though we always strive for both.  Our actions are quick but not hasty, always connected to our objectives and responsive to the ever-evolving needs of our artists and community.

What We Prioritize

​Artists' Needs Above All: At our core, we prioritize the welfare and prosperity of artists. We're dedicated to innovating solutions that amplify artists' earnings and recognition, always placing their needs at the forefront of our endeavors.

Community Collaboration: We believe in the power of community. By fostering a collaborative environment, we ensure that artists, collectors, and community members have a voice in shaping our platform, aligning everyone’s incentives for mutual success.

Technology coupled with a respect for tradition: Honoring the rich traditions of tattoo art, we blend respect for history with a passion for innovation and emergent technology. Our approach involves understanding the past to skillfully craft the future, using technology to enhance and preserve the essence of this ancient art form.

About CO:CREATE

We are a woman-led company and believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Candidates of all protected classes are encouraged to apply and we offer equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, veteran status, or other class protected by applicable law.